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Despite high levels of eligibility, Powys currently has one of the lowest take-up rates in Wales for both benefits and home energy efficiency support. We want to understand why many...
28/01/2026
Gofod3, the biggest voluntary sector event of its kind in Wales, returns to Cardiff City Stadium on 17 June 2026. Expect a full programme of: Speakers Masterclasses Panel debates and...
27/01/2026
Welsh Charities Week, organised by the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), returns from 9–13 February 2026, now in its new annual home in the second week of February. The...
27/01/2026
Last autumn, Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) launched Baromedr Cymru – a rolling data source designed to provide an up-to-date picture of what’s really happening across the voluntary sector...
23/01/2026
Last year, people from across Powys took part in local Community Conversations, sharing what matters most to them. These conversations helped shape key priorities in each area and highlighted the...
09/01/2026
We are deeply saddened by the passing of The Honourable Dame Shân Legge-Bourke (DCVO). Dame Shân served as our President until 2021 and was a tireless champion of the voluntary...
18/12/2025
Vulnerable groups in Powys could be left without essential support in a future emergency such as another pandemic, the Senedd Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee has been warned. Speaking...
12/12/2025
Last month (November 2025), a young Rhayader woman represented Powys at a two-day event that brought together young leaders from across the UK to engage with policymakers and civil society...
08/12/2025
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) has announced that it distributed a record-breaking £2.7 million in funding during the 2024–25 financial year, supporting 199 projects across twelve grant schemes. The...
05/12/2025
We’re excited to share that today marks the official launch of our new manifesto Thriving Welsh Communities. It is the result of months of conversations, workshops, and collaboration with hundreds...
28/11/2025
Shared Lives is a unique way of supporting people in the community. We’d love to start a conversation and help everyone learn more. What do you, your colleagues, friends, and...
28/11/2025
We’ve added a new date to our series of Community Conversations. We’re inviting local people to help shape the future of their communities by sharing what matters most to them,...
28/11/2025
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